Apply to Calarts | california institute of the arts

24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, California 91355
661.255.1050

Apply to CalArts

Admission to CalArts is competitive and considered mainly on the basis of demonstrated talent, creativity and commitment. CalArts welcomes applications for admission from anyone committed to the visual, performing or writing arts. Students are admitted on a full-time basis only and commence studies almost exclusively in the fall semester.

Deadlines:

Spring 2009

Many of our programs offer a limited number of spaces for the spring semester. The spring priority deadline is November 1, 2008. Applications received after this date will be reviewed until the program is filled. Please call the Office of Admissions at 800 545-2787 to learn if your program is accepting spring applications. The School of Film/Video, the Acting Program and the Program in Graphic Design do not accept applications for the spring semester.

Fall 2009

CalArts has two application deadlines for fall admissions

The Preferred Deadline for Fall 2009 is December 1, 2008.

The Regular Deadline for Fall 2009 is January 5, 2009.

Students applying under the Preferred Deadline will have a lower application fee. These students may or may not receive a quicker application decision, depending on the program. Applications and portfolios submitted after the Regular Deadline will be reviewed in the order received until the program is filled. Once a program is closed, late applicants cannot be reviewed. The programs requiring live auditions close after the final scheduled auditions. There are no “make-up” auditions. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 800 545-2787 to inquire about open programs after the Regular Deadline has passed.

Application Fees:

Preferred Deadline: $50 domestic students / $65 International students

Regular Deadline: $70 domestic students / $85 international students

Application requirements

Your application for admission will be evaluated only after the Office of Admissions has received all required materials. It is your responsibility to be certain that all necessary materials have been sent. The requirements are as follows:

1. Application and Fee

2. Audition or portfolio

3. Transcripts

4. Letters of recommendation

5. Artist’s statement

6. Mailing required materials

Submitting your application

All students should apply to Calarts using our online application.

Apply online

You may also download a PDF of the application and mail it to:

CalArts

Office of Admissions